MRS VIOLET MAY MILLAR OR PRINGLE AGAINST DONALD STEWART WIGHTMAN [2024] SC EDIN 6 (02 February 2024)
The court found the defender liable for the pursuer's injuries due to negligence and awarded damages accordingly.
- Citation
- [2024] SC EDIN 6
- Parties
- Pursuer: Mrs Violet May Millar or Pringle; Defender: Donald Stewart Wightman
- Jurisdiction
- Scotland
- Judgment Date
- 02 February 2024
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Judgment
- Outcome
- pursuer's claim upheld
- Legal Topics
- Liability, Damages
Case Brief
Summary, issues, holding and outcome
More case intelligence is available
Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.
Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 1 Party arguments 2 Amounts and remedies 1
Parties
Mrs Violet May Millar or Pringle
Pursuer
Donald Stewart Wightman
Defender
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the defender is liable for the pursuer's injuries
- 2 Assessment of damages
Ratio Decidendi
The court found the defender liable for the pursuer's injuries due to negligence and awarded damages accordingly.
Court Disposition
pursuer's claim upheld
Orders
- Defender found liable for the pursuer's injuries
- Defender ordered to pay damages to the pursuer
Full Case Text
Judgment text and source record
Sign in to read
Sign in to read the full judgment text
Sign in to read the full judgment text. Downloads and additional research tools may depend on your plan.
Sign in to read the full judgment